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Sports
February 1, 2024
Nearly $8bn Wagered for the First Year of Legal Betting in Ohio
Ohio, a US state that has a population of approximately 11.8 million people, legalized sports betting late in 2021. A few years later, on January 1, 2023, the state launched officially its legal retail and online sports betting market, delivering a wide range of options for bettors and sports fans alike. A year and one […]
Sports
February 1, 2024
Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies 2024 NBA Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Golden State Warriors looked good in their most recent game, in which they defeated the Philadelphia 76ers. They want to pick up where they left off in order to get back in the race for the 2024 NBA postseason. They have the motivation, but do they have the quality to beat the Grizzlies in […]
Sports
February 1, 2024
LeBron James Joins DraftKings as NFL Talent Ambassador
Basketball powerhouse LeBron James is joining DraftKings’ team as a talent ambassador, the American betting operator announced. While best known for his basketball prowess, King James’ partnership with the gambling juggernaut will actually be centered on football. According to the announcement, the multi-year agreement will see the Los Angeles Lakers star participate in a variety […]
Sports
February 1, 2024
Iowa Agency Defends Athletes Sports Betting Probe
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS), the largest law enforcement agency that oversees a number of activities, including a subdivision that is in charge of gambling, issued a statement, joining the fueling debate regarding a sports betting scandal that involved Iowa State and Iowa athletes. The DPS confirmed that it usually doesn’t discuss such […]
Sports
February 1, 2024
Viviane Araujo vs. Natalia Silva UFC on ESPN+ 93, Time, and Prediction
Natalia Silva is a rising star of women’s MMA who’s looking for her 11th straight win. Her UFC on ESPN+ 93 odds suggest she’s going to have an easy job in Vegas, but her opponent Viviane Araujo is a tough fighter who’s got plenty of experience fighting at the top level. Viviane Araujo vs. Natalia […]
Industry
January 31, 2024
IBIA Reports 184 Suspicious Betting Alerts in 2023
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting industry, has released its 2023 sports betting integrity report. The organization notably said that the number of suspicious sports betting alerts has decreased significantly. According to the IBIA, a total of 184 alerts were reported in 2023, representing a […]
Sports
January 31, 2024
Soccer: Samuel Eto’o Faces Allegations of Match-Fixing, Threats
Samuel Eto’o, a globally recognizable soccer player with an extensive career, was appointed to the role of president of the Cameroon Football Federation, Fecafoot, near the end of 2021. The outstanding athlete with a lustrous career has played for England, Italy and Spain and has four African Player of the Year Awards along with two […]
Business
January 31, 2024
PlayGreen Secures $6M Funding Round for LatAm Expansion
The fast-growing Brazilian gaming and sports media company, PlayGreen, was founded back in 2020. Aiming at disrupting the betting sector in Latin America, the company has been growing its offering and expanding its footprint in Brazil, as well as Ecuador. Earlier this week, PlayGreen announced another important achievement after closing a multi-million funding round. The […]
Sports
January 31, 2024
Online Gambling Giants Pivot to Legal Maneuvers Against Fantasy Sports
The online gambling industry, which once fought tooth and nail for the legalization of online sports betting, is now rallying against fantasy sports leagues. Spearheaded by major players like FanDuel and DraftKings, the industry is employing legal maneuvers to render fantasy league wagering illegal, raising concerns about stifling competition and consumer choice. Wyoming Sets Precedent […]
Sports
January 31, 2024
San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Kansas City Chiefs are the defending champions who weren’t too impressive in the regular season. However, Andy Reid’s men really switched to the top gear when the postseason started. They’ve already slain a couple of giants in 2024 and they’re determined to do the same on February 11. However, Super Bowl LVIII odds suggest […]